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960990 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $484MRnk 2962 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $274M | $123MChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity -0.35Rnk 3036 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 16.3%Rnk 1023 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.002%Rnk 2962 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks. In 2022, Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were the world's 2962nd most traded product, with a total trade of $484M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks grew by 16.3%, from $416M to $484M. Trade in Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks represent 0.002% of total world trade.

Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks are a part of Pencils and Crayons.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks  were China ($274M), United States ($19.9M), Germany ($19M), Indonesia ($18.9M), and France ($18.9M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($123M), Germany ($23.7M), France ($15.4M), United Kingdom ($14.1M), and Canada ($13.4M).

Ranking Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks ranks 3036th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pastels are typically made from pigment, clay, and chalk. They create a softer effect than charcoals, and are typically used in portraits, landscapes, and still life. Drawing charcoals are made from wood charcoal and chalk, and are traditionally used with charcoal pencils. Chalks are made from calcium carbonate, and can be used in landscapes, portraits, and still life.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$274M
Top Destination (2022)United States$123M

In 2022 Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were the world's 2962nd most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were China ($274M), United States ($19.9M), Germany ($19M), Indonesia ($18.9M), and France ($18.9M).

In 2022, the top importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($123M), Germany ($23.7M), France ($15.4M), United Kingdom ($14.1M), and Canada ($13.4M).

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Exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$67.3M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$8.83M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks grew the fastest in China ($67.3M), Mexico ($2.82M), Austria ($2.3M), Spain ($1.81M), and Indonesia ($1.52M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($8.83M), Philippines ($8.07M), Hong Kong ($5.25M), Indonesia ($4.42M), and Vietnam ($4.3M).

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Exporters of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.02. This means that most of the exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$268M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$103M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were China ($268M), Mexico ($7.99M), Indonesia ($7.67M), Thailand ($5.82M), and Vietnam ($5.37M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks were United States ($103M), Canada ($13M), Philippines ($11.7M), United Kingdom ($10.6M), and Australia ($9.71M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pastels, drawing charcoals, chalks by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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